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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Kunal said, "Tanu is coming this week."

  1. A
    Kunal says that Tanu was coming that week.
  2. B
    Kunal says that Tanu was coming this week.
  3. C
    Kunal said that Tanu was going to be come this week.
  4. D
    Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

When converting from Direct to Indirect speech:The reporting verb "said" remains "said" (it does not change to "says" because the reporting tense is past).The conjunction "that" is used to introduce the reported speech.The present continuous tense ("is coming") changes to the past continuous tense ("was coming").The demonstrative adjective "this week" changes to "that week".Applying these rules, the sentence becomes: Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Kunal said, "Tanu is coming this week."
A
Kunal says that Tanu was coming that week.
B
Kunal says that Tanu was coming this week.
C
Kunal said that Tanu was going to be come this week.
D
Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week.

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